Title: Head of Financial Reporting
Company: King Street Capital Management LP
Location: Syosset, New York, United States
Syed Faisal Anwar, CPA, Head of Financial Reporting at King Street Capital Management LP, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements and leadership in finance.
Mr. Anwar’s illustrious career spans two decades, marked by his expertise in auditing and financial reporting. Since 2023, he has been at the helm of financial reporting for King Street Capital Management LP at the firm’s headquarters in New York City. In this role, Mr. Anwar manages the financial reporting of all the firm’s funds and oversees a team of anywhere between six and 10 individuals in Europe. His responsibilities also include liaising with auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial disclosures.
King Street Capital Management LP is an investment management firm and a leading global alternative asset manager established in 1995. As a privately owned company with over $25 billion in assets, the organization has locations in the U.S., London, Singapore, Dublin, Tokyo and Dubai.
Before being recruited by King Street Capital Management LP, Mr. Anwar was affiliated with KPMG for over 20 years. His most recent position was as a senior audit and asset management manager at KPMG US in New York City from 2016 to 2023. Before relocating to the U.S. in 2016, Mr. Anwar was a senior audit manager at KPMG British Virgin Islands between 2015 and 2016 after working as an audit manager from 2014 to 2015. His tenure at the firm began in Pakistan as an audit trainee in 2002, where he quickly advanced to junior auditor and eventually audit-in-charge by 2006. Mr. Anwar then moved to KPMG in the Cayman Islands as a senior accountant before becoming an audit manager between 2007 and 2013.
During his extensive tenure at KPMG, Mr. Anwar became recognized for his expertise as a performance management leader. Passionate about sharing knowledge and ensuring that others benefit from his experiences, he has enjoyed mentoring numerous individuals, striving to contribute positively to their professional growth while also ensuring they avoid similar mistakes he made in his career.
Mr. Anwar’s academic foundation is rooted in his education, which began with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and political science from the University of Peshawar, a public institution in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in 2004. This educational background gave him a comprehensive understanding of economic principles and political frameworks that have been instrumental throughout his career in finance. Mr. Anwar’s commitment to professional development was further evidenced by pursuing a financial modeling and valuation analyst certification from the Corporate Finance Institute. Moreover, he received credentials as a certified public accountant licensed in California. Mr. Anwar considers obtaining this certification one of his most significant achievements.
Beyond his formal education, Mr. Anwar’s commitment to continuous learning is reflected in his membership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Corporate Finance Institute. These affiliations have allowed him to remain at the forefront of his industry and engage with like-minded individuals.
Active in his community, Mr. Anwar enjoys various local activities, such as volunteering for clean-up drives and career workshops. These engagements underscore his commitment to giving back and fostering growth among aspiring professionals. Looking ahead, Mr. Anwar aims to be recognized as a leading professional in corporate finance, aspiring to become one of the best in the industry.
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